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Leads team despite low total

Davis caught five of seven targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Colts.

Analysis: Davis led the Titans in targets, receptions and receiving yards, but the passing offense was so anemic that it still resulted in a subpar line. The 23-year-old has displayed WR1 skills at times, but his value will always be capped by a run-heavy offensive gameplan and inconsistent quarterback play, regardless of whether Marcus Mariota or Blaine Gabbert plays under center.

Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 11:04pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Good to go Week 17

Davis (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Analysis: Davis has tended to hamstring injuries for stretches in both of his two pro seasons, but despite being limited Thursday and Friday this week, he's set to play in the regular-season finale. In two prior matchups with the Colts, he combined for six catches (on eight targets) for 69 yards and no touchdowns.

Published: Fri, Dec 28 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Added to injury report

Analysis: Davis was not listed on the Titans' injury report Wednesday, so his addition to it Thursday makes the wideout's status worth monitoring leading up to Sunday night's game against the Colts, a matchup that will determine Tennessee's postseason fate.

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Middling performance

Davis caught three passes (five targets) for 45 yards and also rushed once for one yard in Saturday's 25-16 win over the Redskins.

Analysis: It was another quiet fantasy day from Davis, who hasn't surpassed 50 receiving yards or caught a touchdown since Week 13. A big part of his downturn in production has been the team's focus on getting Derrick Henry going on the ground. That strategy has resulted in four consecutive wins, saving Tennessee's season, so don't expect the run-heavy gameplan to change against the Colts in Week 17. Davis is best left as a deep-league option for the final week of the regular season.

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Another quiet performance

Davis hauled in three of his six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 17-0 win over the Giants.

Analysis: Davis led the team in targets, but he was victim of the team skewing heavily towards the run game while playing in poor weather conditions. However, his inability to hit big plays has extended beyond subpar weather conditions, as he has just one catch for more than 30 yards across the last 10 games. That leaves Davis as a touchdown-dependent flex option heading into a Week 16 matchup versus the Redskins.

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Limited to three targets

Davis caught two of his three targets for 21 yards in Thursday's 30-9 win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: The risks of relying on Davis were highlighted in Thursday's win, as the Titans attempted only 24 passes. That led to a season-low three targets for Davis, and marked the fifth time this season that he has failed to surpass 35 yards receiving. The narrative of this performance could have been slightly different had Marcus Mariota delivered a catchable pass on an end-zone target midway through the fourth quarter, though Davis has relied on touchdowns to remain fantasy relevant throughout the…read more

Published: Fri, Dec 7 at 7:22pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Hauls in touchdown toss

Davis caught three of seven passes for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-22 win over the Jets. He also rushed the ball once for 12 yards.

Analysis: Davis suffered through an inefficient performance for most of the game but salvaged his stat line on the Titans' game-winning drive by hauling in a 12-yard score. On the bright side, his targets rebounded to seven, after he posted only four in each of his two previous games. The team continues to spread targets to numerous receivers and backs, thinning out Davis' upside. As a result, he has topped 60 yards just twice in his past five games, though he has also tallied three scores in that span.…read more

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Big night versus Texans

Davis caught all four of his targets for 96 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 34-17 loss to the Texans. He also rushed once for 39 yards.

Analysis: Davis' lone carry resulted in him leading Tennessee in rushing. While that added some value, his 48-yard touchdown catch during the third quarter further supported an excellent outing. After not scoring during the regular season as a rookie, Davis has now found the end zone three times this season, including twice in the last three weeks. That stretch includes two performances of 95-plus yards, putting his fantasy utility on the rise heading into a Week 13 matchup with the Jets.

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Draws only four targets

Davis hauled in two of his four targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Colts.

Analysis: Davis has been a key figure in the Titans' passing game throughout the season, as he entered Sunday's action with a 31.1 percent target share. However, he was targeted only twice on 29 pass attempts against the Colts -- fewer than both Tajae Sharpe and Jonnu Smith -- matching his season low. Despite his heavy involvement, Davis has been a strong fantasy performer in only two games this season, which have accounted for one-third of his receptions and nearly half of his yardage.

Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Burns Patriots for 125 yards, TD

Davis exploded for seven catches, 125 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Patriots.

Analysis: Despite being interfered with in the end zone, Davis still managed to come down with a 23-yard touchdown catch to take a 14-3 lead in the first quarter. This was another tremendous effort against a team that he burned for two touchdowns in the playoffs last year, as Davis accounted for more than half of Marcus Mariota's 228 passing yards. He'll look to keep rolling against the Colts in Week 11.

Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Catches six passes

Davis caught six of 10 targets for 56 yards in Monday night's 28-14 win over the Cowboys.

Analysis: Davis paced his team in receptions and targets, but it was Dion Lewis who led Tennessee with 60 yards through the air. Of course, Davis' night would've been better had quarterback Marcus Mariota not overthrown him on a wide-open, nine-yard touchdown to start the fourth quarter. Overall, it was still Davis' best performance since his Week 4 explosion, which bodes well as he heads into a meeting with the Patriots, against whom he scored twice in the playoffs last season.

Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 8:43pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Clear for Monday's game

Davis (hamstring) won't carry an injury designation in Monday's game against the Cowboys, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Davis started the week as a limited participant but faced no limitations at practice Saturday to avoid the questionable tag. The 23-year-old and the Titans offense will be going up against a Cowboys defense that is allowing only 217.4 yards per game through the air.

Published: Sat, Nov 3 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Practices in limited fashion

Coach Mike Vrabel said Davis (hamstring) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Davis was also limited Thursday in the Titans' first session of the week. Though Davis would ideally progress to full participation by Saturday, the fact that he's merely maintained his level of involvement in practice is still a positive sign with regards to his status for Monday's game against the Cowboys. Prior to the Titans' bye last week, Davis had delivered a disappointing 30 receptions for 395 yards and one touchdown through the first seven games. A good chunk of that production came in…read more

Published: Fri, Nov 2 at 11:48am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Limited at Thursday's practice

Davis (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: The Titans were on bye last week, so it's unclear if this is a minor issue that carried over from Week 7's action or if Davis suffered a setback at Thursday's practice. Tennessee takes on Dallas on the road Monday night.

Published: Thu, Nov 1 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Struggles again

Davis caught three of seven targets for 10 yards in Sunday's loss against the Chargers.

Analysis: Though the Titans' passing attack finally got on track Sunday, Davis was left behind for his worst performance of the season. It was the second time in seven games that he didn't lead the Titans in targets, with Tajae Sharpe instead spearheading the passing attack. While Davis isn't helped by his team's poor offense, he has hauled in only eight of his 17 targets for 83 yards across three games since his nine-catch, 161-yard performance against the Eagles in Week 4.

Published: Sun, Oct 21 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Tallies one catch

Davis caught one of four passes for 24 yards during Sunday's 21-0 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: Davis led the Titans in targets, though he was limited yet again by the team's low-volume passing attack. His lone catch came with just under three minutes remaining in the third quarter and was his second-longest reception of the season. Despite commanding a large share of targets in the offense, Davis has been targeted more than 10 times in just two of six games this season. That's a clear indication that until both the quality and volume of the Titans' passing offense increases, Davis will…read more

Published: Sun, Oct 14 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Kept quiet

Davis caught four of six passes for 49 yards during Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Bills.

Analysis: Davis continued to work efficiently Sunday -- he's hauled in close to 70 percent of his targets this season -- but was held back by lack of volume. In spite of that, he still produced the longest play the Titans offense mustered, a 23-yard catch across the middle of the field midway through the third quarter. Davis has led the team in targets in four of five games this season, but has been held back by inconsistent quarterback play and a conservative offensive approach.

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Returns to full practice

Analysis: Davis is thus good to go for Sunday's game against the Bills and in line to serve as the Titans' top wideout moving forward. He's on the upswing following a stellar effort in Week 4, in which he caught nine of 15 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in the team's 26-23 overtime win over the Eagles.

Published: Thu, Oct 4 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Under the weather

Analysis: Davis is coming off a big effort in Week 4, during which he caught nine of 15 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in the Titans' 26-23 overtime win over the Eagles. Through four games, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft has logged 22 catches for 312 yards and a touchdown, establishing himself as Tennessee's clear-cut top passing target.

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Snags first career touchdown pass

Davis caught nine of 15 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-23 win over the Eagles.

Analysis: When the Titans drafted Davis fifth overall in the 2017 draft, they probably hoped that he'd score his first touchdown a little sooner. Still, his timing was pretty darn good -- a leaping 10-yard grab in the final seconds of overtime to cap Tennessee's comeback. The second-year receiver made multiple clutch catches during the contest, including a 51-yard bomb downfield. Sunday was the first full game for Davis and a relatively healthy Marcus Mariota under new offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur,…read more

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Improved after catch

Davis has forced four missed tackles and gained 89 yards after the catch, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Glennon also noted that Davis forced just seven missed tackles and gained 117 yards after the catch all of last season. While Davis has racked up only 13 catches and 151 yards through three games, his ability to make defenders miss is a positive. However, the fact that over half of his yards have came after the reception illustrates the lack of downfield threat the Titans' passing attack has possessed, something that could change once Marcus Mariota returns to full strength.

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Catches two balls in 9-6 win

Davis caught two of four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: Davis was shut out in the first half, but he made his first catch of the game count, making defenders miss while picking up 22 yards on 1st-and-20 to help set up a field goal on the first drive after the break. He was catching balls from Marcus Mariota (elbow) in this one, as Blaine Gabbert got the start but exited with a likely concussion. This matchup with shutdown cornerback Jalen Ramsey was a tough one, but Davis should find more success against the Eagles next week.

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Catches five passes

Davis snatched five of seven targets for 55 yards during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Texans.

Analysis: Davis now has as many five-catch games this season as he did in all of 2017. However, the former top-five pick is still waiting for his first career receiving touchdown. Davis has led the team in targets in each of the first two weeks of the season, and ideally, he'll see an uptick in production when Marcus Mariota (elbow) returns to health.

Published: Sun, Sep 16 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Good to go this week

Davis (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans after practicing fully Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Davis noted earlier in the week that he'd be fine for Week 2, which the Titans' official injury report confirms. The second-year wideout hauled in six of his 13 targets for 62 yards in last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, and he figures to remain heavily involved in the Tennessee passing attack going forward, more so with the team looking to fill the void created by the placement of productive tight end Delanie Walker (111 targets in 2017) on IR.

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Remains limited Thursday

Davis (hamstring) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Analysis: Though he has yet to be freed of restrictions through two practices this week, Davis appeared confident about the health of his hamstring Wednesday, stating that he'd be "fine" for the Week 2 matchup with the Texans, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site. Davis' full participation in practice Friday would offer more optimism about his outlook heading into the weekend, but the Titans' coaching staff hasn't expressed any outward concern about the wideout's availability for Sunday.

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Downplays hamstring issue

Davis, who was limited at practice Wednesday, since noted, "I'm good. My hamstring is fine," Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Based on that, we'd expect the wideout to be a go Sunday against the Texans, though of course that notion would be best supported by a return to a full practice on Davis' part, either Thursday or Friday.

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Managing prior hamstring issue

Davis' limited participation Wednesday was a result of the Titans helping him manage a hamstring issue that previously bothered him during training camp, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

Analysis: Coming off a 13-target Week 1 performance in the Titans' loss to the Dolphins, it's certainly good news that Davis isn't dealing with a new injury. After getting some extra maintenance Wednesday, it's more likely than not that Davis will be ready to go without restrictions by the time Sunday's game against the Texans arrives. It's still worth monitoring his practice participation and his final designation on Friday's injury report to ensure that remains the case.

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Nursing hamstring issue

Davis was limited at practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Davis caught six passes on 13 targets -- both team highs -- in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, finishing the day with 62 yards. It's unclear if his limitations Wednesday were precautionary or indicative of an issue that could impact his Week 2 status. If Davis is limited or ruled out for this weekend's tilt with the Texans, Rishard Matthews, Tajae Sharpe and Taywan Taylor would be in store for added snaps and targets at wideout.

Published: Wed, Sep 12 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Picks up 62 yards on 13 targets

Davis was targeted a team-high 13 times in Sunday's 27-20, Week 1 loss to Miami. He secured six of those targets for 62 yards.

Analysis: Davis was Tennessee's go-to guy through the air, as no other Titan had more than eight targets and none of the team's other wide receivers garnered more than three. The 2017 first-rounder wasn't very efficient given his volume, and Davis' fantasy stock also potentially took a major hit when starting quarterback Marcus Mariota left the contest early in the third quarter with an elbow injury. If Mariota's forced to miss time, it will be hard to get excited about Davis with Blaine Gabbert throwing…read more

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Won't suit up Thursday

Davis won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Vikings, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

Analysis: Although Davis drew plaudits for his rapport with Marcus Mariota during the offseason and into training camp, the pair were unable to hook up on three targets in two preseason games. Davis is expected to step into the role of Titans No. 1 receiver this season, especially with Rishard Matthews only coming off the PUP list Sunday due to a torn meniscus. Davis will be looking to improve upon a 34-375-0 line on 65 targets from his rookie year when he and his teammates take the field in the…read more

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On different page than Mariota

Davis was targeted twice but did not record a reception during Saturday's preseason game against the Steelers.

Analysis: Davis looked to be open on both of his "targets," but the receiver also didn't seem to be on the same page as quarterback Marcus Mariota, as the two passes that came his way were either airmailed or brutally underthrown. The duo drew rave reviews during training camp practices, though, so it's possible Saturday's performance was simply a couple of bad plays that the two were unable to make up for before Titans starters were pulled in the second quarter. With the first-stringers unlikely to see…read more

Published: Sat, Aug 25 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Impresses this summer

Davis, who has impressed the Titans coaching staff this summer, has been used "across the formation" in practices, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Injuries slowed Davis as a rookie last season, but the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft did finish up on a positive note with five catches for 63 yards and two TDs against the Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs. Now healthy, the 6-foot-3, 209-pounder is poised to open the season as the Titans' top wideout, and offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur is looking forward to moving Davis around the field in order to gain favorable matchups. For the time being, Taywan Taylor slots…read more

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Suits up in preseason loss

Davis started but failed to come up with his only target in the Titans' 30-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday.

Analysis: The second-year speedster was targeted deep down the left sideline by Marcus Mariota on the Titans' first possession, but the two couldn't connect on the third-down pass. Davis generated a 34-375 line during his rookie 2017 season, but he stands to see a notable uptick in production if he can keep a hold of the No. 2 receiver role throughout the entirety of the campaign. Moreover, with Rishard Matthews still sidelined with an undisclosed injury that has no known recovery timetable, it's…read more

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Practicing Saturday

Davis (undisclosed) returned to practice Saturday after sitting out Thursday's preseason contest against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Davis was kept to the sideline during Thursday's preseason opener, having missed practice earlier in the week due to an undisclosed injury. Although the nature of the injury remains unknown, the severity of his issue appears to be minor as the Titans simply chose not to rush him back into game action with fellow starting wide receiver Rishard Matthews (undisclosed) still on the PUP list. Davis will look to make his preseason debut next Saturday against the Buccaneers.

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Sits out preseason opener

Davis (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Davis returned to practice Tuesday after a one-day absence, but it now seems he isn't quite back at 100 percent, considering the Titans played the vast majority of their starters in Thursday's game. With no indication of a serious injury, Davis could make his 2018 debut in next Saturday's exhibition against Tampa Bay. The Titans' larger concern is fellow starting wideout Rishard Matthews, who remains on the PUP list with an undisclosed injury.

Published: Fri, Aug 10 at 6:23am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Returns to practice

Analysis: Davis only missed one practice with a minor injury, while the Titans' other projected starter at wide receiver, Rishard Matthews, remains on the PUP list with an undisclosed injury of his own. Taywan Taylor has been filling in on the first-team offense alongside Davis, with Tajae Sharpe and Michael Campanaro also getting some extra reps. Matthews' continued absence should help Davis' bid to assume the mantle of No. 1 receiver.

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The Titans' offseason moves hint at confidence that Davis can develop into a No. 1 receiver, ESPN.com's Cameron Wolfe reports.

Analysis: The Titans didn't draft any wideouts and merely signed Michael Campanaro (31 career receptions) as a replacement for Eric Decker. The front office apparently has confidence in Davis and Rishard Matthews atop the depth chart, with Campanaro, 2017 third-round pick Taywan Taylor and 2016 fifth-round pick Tajae Sharpe likely slated for the Nos. 3-5 spots in some order. Taken with the No. 5 overall pick last year, Davis was nursing an ankle injury at the time he was drafted, then dealt with a…read more

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Analysis: Davis struggled through a rookie campaign defined by injuries and inefficiency, catching 34 of 65 targets for 375 yards (5.8 YPT) in 11 regular-season games, though he did haul in nine of 15 passes for 98 yards and two scores in two playoff appearances. Marcus Mariota had an abysmal 51.2 passer rating when targeting Davis, in part due to the No. 5 overall pick's inconsistent route running. The Titans aren't too worried about that aspect in the long term, seemingly still convinced that Davis…read more

Published: Fri, Mar 9 at 6:33am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Davis was the lone bright spot in Tennessee's 35-14 divisional-round loss to the Patriots, catching five of eight targets for 63 yards and two touchdowns.

Analysis: Davis' touchdowns bookended the scoring, but New England dominated in between with a 35-0 edge. While he did a good job getting his feet down on a garbage time, 11-yard touchdown with 1:55 left, Davis' 15-yarder to give his team a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter was an absolute beauty, as he hauled the ball in with one hand while a defender was holding down his other arm. The playmaking and athleticism he showcased on his first two career trips to the end zone here were what fantasy owners…read more

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Davis caught four of seven targets for 35 yards Saturday during a 22-21 win over the Chiefs in the wild-card round.

Analysis: Davis led all Titans wide receivers in targets, catches and yards, but the position had minimal involvement with Tennessee relying primarily on the running game and tight end Delanie Walker to move the ball. The talented rookie's price in postseason formats remains low, so he could be worth a flier in the next round despite having failed to score a touchdown thus far in his NFL career. Davis should have had one in this game, but Marcus Mariota overthrew him right at the goal line.

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Davis was held without a catch in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: Tennessee found a way to eke out a win and make the playoffs despite getting a combined four catches for 25 yards from its wide receivers against the stout Jacksonville secondary. Davis finishes an injury-plagued rookie year with 34 catches for 375 yards and no touchdowns in 11 games, but the fifth overall pick out of Western Michigan is still brimming with potential that he could start to realize as soon as the wild-card round against a shaky Chiefs secondary.

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Davis caught six of nine targets for 91 yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: Davis led his team in receiving yards while tying Eric Decker for the most receptions. This was the most productive performance of the rookie fifth overall pick's 10-game NFL career, giving him some momentum heading into next week's showdown with Jacksonville's elite secondary. A win in that game would secure a playoff berth for Tennessee, so there would be no better time for Davis to score his first career touchdown.

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Davis caught three of his five targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 25-23 loss to the 49ers.

Analysis: Davis continues to put up underwhelming performances, though quarterback Marcus Mariota is hardly doing any better relative to expectations. Rishard Matthews is the only wide receiver that can be trusted to produce at a respectable level in this offense right now.

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Davis turned six targets into three catches for 29 yards in Sunday's 12-7 loss to Arizona.

Analysis: Davis finished second in targets to tight end Delanie Walker's nine, as fellow wideouts Eric Decker and Rishard Matthews saw only five apiece. While the rookie continues to see a decent number of looks per game, he's not making much of a fantasy case for himself after having failed to find the end zone or top 50 yards in a game since returning from a hamstring injury in Week 9.

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Davis managed just two catches for 12 yards on four targets in Sunday's 24-13 win over the Texans.

Analysis: Davis was quiet once again and now has just 51 yards in two games without fellow wide receiver Rishard Matthews (hamstring). This past draft's fifth overall pick doesn't look ready to handle a starter's responsibilities on the outside.

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Davis played 72 percent of the offensive snaps in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Colts, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: With Rishard Matthews inactive due to a hamstring injury, there was some thought Davis would handle a larger workload. Instead, the rookie saw his lowest snap share in four games since returning from his own hamstring injury, also drawing his fewest targets (four) since the Week 2 game in which he aggravated that ailment. Eric Decker actually played a few more snaps (83 percent), but he finished with just three catches for 23 yards while also drawing four targets. Davis did at least catch each…read more

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Davis caught all four of his targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Colts.

Analysis: Davis was the nominal No.1 wide receiver with Rishard Matthews (hamstring) out of commission, but the rookie's volume actually dipped substantially as quarterback Marcus Mariota spread the ball out by targeting four different players at least four times. This looked like a great chance for Davis to finally break out after missing five games with a hamstring ailment of his own, but he was surprisingly quiet against the league's third-worst pass defense. Still, the fifth-overall pick's 21 targets…read more

Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Set for lead wideout duties Sunday

Davis is expected to serve as the Titans' top wideout Sunday against the Colts with Rishard Matthews (hamstring) inactive for the contest, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Titans hope the No. 5 overall pick takes on lead receiver duties for years to come, but he'll get an early indoctrination into the role with Matthews, who leads the team with 626 receiving yards, sidelined for the first time all season. Davis has missed four games during his rookie campaign while battling a hamstring issue of his own, but he's been heavily targeted in the three games since his returning, hauling in nine of 22 passes for 103 yards. His volume will probably increase in Week…read more

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Davis turned seven targets into three catches for 27 yards in Thursday's 40-17 loss to Pittsburgh.

Analysis: Davis finished second on the team in targets to Delanie Walker (nine), but his receiving yardage total was only good for fifth. While the rookie showed tremendous body control on a 15-yard sideline catch to set up a Marcus Mariota rushing touchdown in the first quarter, Mariota's erratic day through the air prevented Davis from making any more exciting plays. It's clear the potential is there, and the No. 5 overall pick could still end up being a difference maker down the stretch if he and…read more

Published: Fri, Nov 17 at 9:21am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Davis turned 10 targets into four catches for 48 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Bengals.

Analysis: While his final stat line was nothing to write home about, Davis led his team in targets, narrowly edging out Delanie Walker (nine) and Rishard Matthews (seven). It looks like Davis and quarterback Marcus Mariota are still trying to get on the same page after the rookie fifth-overall pick was sidelined for the better part of two months by a hamstring injury, but Davis' increased involvement since his return bodes well for the duo's future.

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Titans coach Mike Mularkey said Davis could see an uptick in snaps moving forward, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Making his first appearance since Week 2, Davis caught two of five targets for 28 yards while logging 75 percent of the offensive snaps in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Ravens. There isn't that much room for his playing time to increase, but it sounds as if he could push for the 80-90 percent range sooner rather than later. Any extra work likely would come at the expense of Rishard Matthews and Eric Decker, the latter of whom handled his lowest snap share (44 percent) of the season in Sunday's…read more

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Davis (hamstring) caught two of five targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Ravens.

Analysis: Playing for the first time since Week 2, the rookie fifth-overall pick didn't look limited by his hamstring injury. Davis tied with tight end Delanie Walker for second on the team in targets behind Rishard Matthews (seven), narrowly edging out Eric Decker (four). There are a lot of mouths to feed in Tennessee's passing game, but a healthy Davis is the most explosive receiver at quarterback Marcus Mariota's disposal.

Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 8:28am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Cleared for Week 9 return

Davis (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game against Baltimore, though Titans head coach Mike Mularkey wasn't willing to guarantee that the rookie would receive a full workload, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: A full practice participant since Wednesday, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 draft has been cleared to play in a game for the first time since Week 2. He may be eased back into action as the No. 3 receiver, but Eric Decker's continued inefficiency (6.2 yards per target this season) suggests Davis should push for a top-two role within the next few weeks. Davis will return to a difficult matchup against a Baltimore defense that's surrendered only 112.9 receiving yards per game to opposing…read more

Published: Fri, Nov 3 at 10:50am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Logs full practice

Davis (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone reports.

Analysis: Davis returned to practice on a limited basis Monday and upgraded to full participation Wednesday. Both he and head coach Mike Mularkey have strongly hinted that the rookie wideout will return for Sunday's game against Baltimore, though Davis did admit that he expects his role to be limited. Given that Eric Decker is producing just 6.2 yards per target, Davis should make a push for the No. 2 receiver job sooner rather than later, assuming he avoids yet another aggravation of the hamstring…read more

Published: Wed, Nov 1 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Expecting limited role Sunday

Davis (hamstring) expects to be eased into the offensive game plan Sunday against the Ravens, Jason Wolf of The Tennessean reports. "I want to go out there and play every snap and do whatever I can to help the team out," Davis said. "But that might not be in [head coach Mike Mularkey's] plan. I know I'm going to get a few snaps. I don't know how many snaps."

Analysis: Davis returned to practice as a limited participant Monday and will likely repeat the feat Wednesday, before potentially ramping things up to full participation Thursday and/or Friday. Eric Decker's ineffectiveness has left the door wide open for Davis to eventually take the No. 2 receiver job, but the rookie likely will have to settle for the No. 3 or 4 role in his first game action since Week 2. Both team and player sound confident that Davis will be available Sunday.

Published: Wed, Nov 1 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com